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One of the only photographs of Lincoln at Gettysburg. Photo courtesy Wikimedia Commons.

Sparky's Quill: Anniversary of the Gettysburg Address

Incase you missed it last week marked the 150th anniversary of the Gettysburg Address.  The actual battle of Gettysburg took place in July of 1863 and was one of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War.  In November of 1863, President Abraham Lincoln visited the small town in Pennsylvania for the dedication of the Soldiers’ National Cemetery.  He would make a short speech that was secondary to other arrangements on that day, but it was Lincoln’s words that were never forgotten. Can you name 10 great speeches in history?  Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address is certainly on there (well if you are American it certainly is), but why do we all revere this as one of the greatest pieces of rhetoric in history?

By Tom Black | November 26, 2013

Eye Candy: Alternative Black Friday

As far as Black Friday sales go, waiting in line, shoving through crowds, and fearing getting trampled by fellow shoppers just isn’t quite my cup of tea.

| November 26, 2013
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Literally Speaking: And that's all.

On November 15th, 2013, Barbara Park died after a battle with ovarian cancer. Her Junie B. Jones books prove she truly was a child at heart, and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that.

By Marie Rabusa | November 21, 2013
Final Tiao Photographic Print Entitled “Marat/Sebastio – Pictures of Garbage” Photograph by Vik Muniz, courtesy of Vik Muniz Studio.

Eye Candy: "Waste Land"

Author’s Note: This film is available on Netflix Instant Play. Rio de Janeiro: a city crammed full of buildings, people, parades and trash.

| November 21, 2013
Photo by Victoria Smith.

Eye Candy: Geographer Concert

Geographer has to be one of my favorite bands. They’re fun, light, easy to dance to, and their live atmosphere makes even the most awkward concert-goer cut loose. If you can make it this Wednesday night at the Crescent Ballroom, go. Geographer’s artistry is not something you want to miss.

| November 18, 2013

Eye Candy: The Phoenix Annual Parade of the Arts

On November 9, gypsies, pirates, cowboys and some of the just plain freaky took over Roosevelt Street to celebrate the second Phoenix Annual Parade of the Arts. The only pedestrian-led, fun for all ages parade in Phoenix brought together Phoenicians of all shapes and sizes.

| November 14, 2013
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Literally Speaking: Semester Struggle

Nine months out of the year, doing what you enjoy takes too much effort. This is not to say that academics and outside work are not enjoyable.

| November 13, 2013

Eye Candy: "Fez" Review

Blindingly bright, a simple, highly pixelated fez falls from the heavens, landing gracefully (amid twinkles) atop a cute, white humanoid’s head.

| November 13, 2013

Eye Candy: "Braid" Review

In the second installment of her reviews of the games from "Indie Game: The Movie," Alex Dersch reviews the indie game "Braid."

| November 7, 2013
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